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Reviews of 4 Bed 3 Bath Duck Key Sanctuary Villa W/ Private Pool & 35 Foot Dock - Sleeps 10


Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 118 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

andrea m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family space
Beautiful property to enjoy a family Christmas. We had 9 people staying and everyone was comfortable with open layout and cozy furniture. Property was easy to find and the check in / out process was easy. The host was responsive to any questions. We’ve done a lot of VRBOs in a variety of locations, and this was by far the best stocked and most welcoming properties.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the tropical landscaping which makes the pool so private. Beautiful house was clean and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tj A.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect place to stay!
Very clean close to boat slip. couldn't of asked for a better property!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

patrick m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house!
My family enjoyed our stay very much. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Property
Great location in the Keys and the property was fantastic. The pool was a great size and the bedrooms and bathrooms were roomy and comfortable. Would stay at again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Destination
We, our children and grandchildren, thoroughly enjoyed this spacious and accommodating home! The layout of the home is very functional and it is well equipped for every need. The location is ideal, with many things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
The house was perfect for our party of 8: clean, convenient, and well appointed. The pool was perfect. Thank you for having us! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Start of a New Tradition
Instead of presents at Christmas we as a family decided to start a new tradition and put the money we would have spent on presents into making memories. So, we decided on a trip to the Florida Keys. The location we stated at in Duck Key was great. Everything was beyond our expectations were made in the Villa and surrounding areas. We will be back. The Barbour
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L., Philadelphia pa

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip
Beautiful property could not of been any better. If your looking for a perfect place look No further.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Duck Key Florida
Great property and location in the central Keys Great for boating, fishing, diving Host was very helpful and attentive
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular
Absolutely stunning property and experience. The private pool and waterfall is the only way to enjoy the Keys. This place was in the perfect location on the Key, close to the docks, the snorkel outfitter, and the bar. Tip Erik the bartender for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Perfect!
This property is even more beautiful in person. The pictures do not do it justice. Spacious, clean, wonderful tropical landscaping! the pool was great! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 20, 2022
The backyard is our favorite part of the property, happy to hear you enjoyed it as much as we do! Love to have you back ☀️🌊🌴

10/10 Excellent

Natalie E., FORT MYERS

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect getaway
Truly enjoyed this stay! The beds were so comfortable, pool was clean, check in was easy and everything was provided for us (8 adults) to have a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and host!
Loved the house. Host was awesome! Recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 31, 2022
Thank you so much Angela, love to have you back!

10/10 Excellent

Petra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
very clean great time
very clean house, any questions were answered instantly. great stay would do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miguel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fishing Vacation
The house is amazing; the dock is very nice and close to house. Pool was amazing and very well decorated and renovated. Great job with this vacation home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
The house is beautiful. The mattress and pillows are SUPER comfy. There’s plenty of towels. The pool is great. The area is gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Asheville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Duck Key stay
We visited Duck Key with friends for my 40th birthday and had a wonderful time. The house is exactly as described and very spacious for five couples. Would highly recommend and would love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

CARIE F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The host canceled our reservation the morning of check in!
Host canceled our reservation morning of check in. I had this property reserved for 3 months. We were at airport flying into FL and had no where to stay with a family of 7. Very unprofessional and the host didn’t care if she ruined our vacation .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2022
We are very sorry about your vacation. Yes, we canceled at the last moment. We had a serious safety issue that arose during a walk through prior to cleaning. There was serious damage to the bathrooms on the second floor, something that was entirely out of our control. We scrambled to find suitable accommodations for ALL of our guests, including your party. The part of the story that was left out was that we found another house, with a pool and offered to you. You attempted to gain access to that property after we refunded your entire amount. You tried to get a free stay. When you were asked for payment, that's when you became abusive to our property manager. We are well aware that your vacation was disrupted. As Premier Hosts, we did everything in our power to accommodate all the vacations that were in jeopardy as a result of the need for emergency repairs. In most instances we went out of pocket to secure suitable lodging, something you refused. If you are going to leave a review, make sure it's truthful. I understand your anger, we did everything we could to salvage all the vacations impacted, you are the only one that left a bad review. Somehow, your party managed to leave two reviews, and we are trying to rectify with that with the platform. Apparently, getting a full refund after declining the offer of an equally desirable property wasn't good enough for you. Then attempting to take possession of the second property without paying is appalling and dishonest. We actually were willing to pay an additional charge, at no cost to you, to secure the replacement accommodations. The repairs have now been completed and the bathrooms are better than before. Please check our hundreds of 5 star reviews, we understand how to treat our guests with excellent service, excellent accommodations, in a friendly, professional manner. I can only hope that, whatever business you are in,doesn't experience a similar catastrophe. If it does, how will you handle it?

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nightmare trip
The VRBO host sent me a text message 2 hours before check-in and cancelled our stay. First she said the property wasn’t ready due to a bathroom remodel, then she said it was due to mold and finally claimed the property was damaged from a previous renter. We had 8 guests flying in from all over the country. To cancel literally 2 hours before check-in is very unprofessional. Host then tried to get us to Venmo money to her mother in law to stay in Marathon at a friend’s house. We were left with nowhere to stay on a Holiday weekend in the Florida Keys. Nightmare
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2022
We are very sorry about your vacation. Yes, we canceled at the last moment. We had a serious safety issue that arose during a walk through prior to cleaning. There was serious damage to the bathrooms on the second floor, something that was entirely out of our control. We scrambled to find suitable accommodations for ALL of our guests, including your party. The part of the story that was left out was that we found another house, with a pool and offered to you. You attempted to gain access to that property after we refunded your entire amount. You tried to get a free stay, that's stealing. When you were asked for payment, that's when you became abusive to our property manager. We are well aware that your vacation was disrupted. As Premier Hosts, we did everything in our power to accommodate all the vacations that were in jeopardy as a result of the need for emergency repairs. In most instances we went out of pocket to secure suitable lodging, something you refused. If you are going to leave a review, make sure it's truthful. I understand your anger, we did everything we could to salvage all the vacations impacted, you are the only one that left a bad review. Somehow, your party managed to leave two reviews, and we are trying to rectify with that with the platform. Apparently, getting a full refund after declining the offer of an equally desirable property wasn't good enough for you. Then attempting to take possession of the second property without paying is appalling and dishonest. We actually were willing to pay an additional charge, at no cost to you, to secure the replacement accommodations. The repairs have now been completed and the bathrooms are better than before. Please check our hundreds of 5 star reviews, we understand how to treat our guests with excellent service, excellent accommodations, in a friendly, professional manner. I can only hope that, whatever business you are in,doesn't experience a similar catastrophe. If it does, how will you handle it?

10/10 Excellent

wes m.

Liked: Cleanliness
would love to come back !
Heather is wonderful. we received lots of property detail and pre-arrival info. and very quick to respond for any of our questions. the house was great. we had four couples in our trip. all the beds are GREAT. plenty of room for our cooking and enjoyed the outdoor patio for eating and games. don't even get me started on the pool. wish i were still there. the central Keys location was great for our activities. thank you Heather.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay on Duck Key
Our group of 8 had a great 2 night stay. We wished we had a couple more nights to enjoy the area but we’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy M., Cincinnati, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!!
The property and property manager were excellent! The thorough description was super helpful and our expectations were exceeded, all which made for a great trip!! Thanks again, Heather!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
As advertised. Exceptional
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice. House felt humid. Master shower leaked on floor and needs repairs. No furniture on balconies to sit. Overall ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi A., Wildwood, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
First time to Keys - Spring Trip
We used this house as a base for seeing/doing Key West, so a little over an hour away. Very nice property and suited our needs. So busy, we never got to use the pool or walk around the resort. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent home all around!
This home worked perfectly for our 2 families. Parents each got a suite and plenty of room for kids. We did bring one air mattress which fit fine. The kids swam in the pool each night after we came home and parents could chat on the deck and still keep an eye on the kids. The yard felt very private! The whole resort is beautiful! The house had everything we needed. I’d highly recommend Heather and this vrbo location. Huge savings as well renting vrbo with Heather versus through Hawks Cay direct.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce G.

Liked: Cleanliness
GOOD PROPERY
WE ENJOYED OUR STAY HERE.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelorette Blast!
A few friends and I rented this a property for our friend’s last sendoff, and it was the perfect experience! It’s close enough to marathon to be accessible but secluded enough for us to enjoy spending time with each other! It was intimate but spacious enough that the 8 of us weren’t on top of each other constantly. The heated pool and beautiful deck really sealed the deal for us (and the provided blender handled all our tropical drink needs). I would stay here 1000 times over!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

William D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family house rental
Easy checkin, beautiful house, great heated pool, and plenty of amenities within walking distance….perfect rental for the keys!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wes H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for 3 or 4 couples (or a family)
Enjoyed the property as it offered a clean, affordable location with a boat dock. It is centrally located in the keys which provides easy day trips to the other locations in the Keys. Nice pool and good floor plan for a group traveling together.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

milton a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, thanks!
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Keri A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall great stay
The unit was nice but was definitely neglected in some areas, mainly the bathrooms. They need some attention as the shower pans and baseboards are a bit dingy and water damaged. The blinds on the back of the house are very spotty and don't all operate keeping the main hangout area a bit dark. The pool heater wasn't working during our stay which made the pool totally unusable for our cooler temps. However, The beds are all comfortable and the unit is very clean so that was good. It is a cute place that can house many people and is in great proximity to the rest of the resort and ammenities that are available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Clean,stocked with everything we needed. Lots of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

melinda e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
This home is in a great location with a great floor plan. It was perfect for our group of 6. The pool and backyard area are wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheena M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and host
Such a cute place and the location was perfect! We didn’t have to leave the property for anything besides to get groceries. If you want a location to just sit back and relax for the whole time this is it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Lovely property on Duck Key. Host was very helpful and the property was very clean. It had room for us to spread out as well as a nice kitchen and washer/dryer. Loved the private pool that was great for relaxing and socializing. There was plenty to do in the area. We did some snorkeling and fishing. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location & comfortable home!
We had so much fun staying in this home on Duck Key. In the middle of all the fun the Keys have to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for family with you g kiddos
House had everything we needed and the pool was PERFECT for our 2 and 4yr olds. The only thing on the wish list would have been access to the adjacent resort’s amenities - but not a huge deal since there is public beach options.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 20, 2021
Hi Jennifer the only issue with you not having use of the resort facilities is that you would pay double what you paid me. This Villa has its own pool so it makes it attractive. Love to have you back!

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Postponed girls getaway
Very comfortable- loved the backyard greenery (I live in the desert) and the pool area. House was perfect for our group of 4 women.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

angela e.

Hawks Cay
Visited for a family wedding. Enjoyed the pool and patio spaces. Unit could use some updating and is located adjacent to road which added some noise to an otherwise peaceful outside setting. Overall convenient to all things on the resort and the beautiful Duck Key area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank R., Ledyard, connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break 2021
Wonderful house. Very comfortable. Love Hawks Kay and the Keys! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Had a great time, slept 7 easily. Pool Was nice. Good location. Easy check in. Needs a few things fixed, reported to owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 29, 2021
Thank you so much for your review! I know if somethings need to get fixed in there but since COVID-19 hit and everybody’s coming to the keys I can’t get my maintenance crew in there. We’re hoping for the next couple weeks we can get somebody in there. Love to have you back!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great location, close to Marathon and surrounding keys. House was perfect for my family, quiet with nice pool and back deck.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hope R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
Great time, Great place! Community was beautiful to walk through. The house was perfect for 6 adults. Layout of the house was great, great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

marie j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Planned a family vacation and stayed here. The villa is lovely and the location was perfect for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as described
We rented the house for our family to attend a wedding. The directions given to the house and check in with the code was flawless and the location was walking distance to all activities. We didn’t spend much time at the house but what time we need spend was quiet and very relaxing with the privacy from the landscaping..